Lotito Furios..!!

Lazio President Claudio Lotito believes something has to change at the club if the Biancocelesti are to get back to winning ways.

Lazio lost 1-0 at Catania on Saturday evening and are now ninth in the table with eight games remaining this season.

The Biancocelesti have now lost their last two games and still have Roma, Inter and Juventus to play before the end of the campaign.

“It is time the team changed its attitude and gave something back to this club which has given it a lot,” Lotito said.

“Everyone is under examination, everyone is responsible, even those who believe themselves to be great champions.

“From now until the end of the championship we need a different approach, otherwise I will take unforeseen and unexpected decisions.

“I will be tough with everyone,” he concluded. “Now they are all on international duty, but when they return, they will realise who Lotito really is.”

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LOTITO RUES LACK OF MATURITY

Lazio president Claudio Lotito believes a lack of maturity is costing his team dearly this season.

The Biancocelesti travel to Sicily to meet Catania on Saturday afternoon, looking to bounce back from their surprising 3-0 home loss to Chievo last weekend.

The result ended Lazios positive run of three consecutive victories.

Consistency has been a problem for Lazio this season and Lotito is unimpressed.

He said: "I want my team to show more maturity on the pitch.

"I want to see us more determined, humble and united.

"We cannot approach a game like we did against Chievo thinking we're superior and that the work is done before we've played."

With Lazio not having had the distraction of European football this season, having finished a disappointing 12th in the standings last term, Lotito had hoped his team would have a big say on t hold the last European qualifying spot.

"I'm simply not happy with my team's attitude," added Lotito. "There's a lack of maturity.

"You achieve your aims through mental strength and I didn't see that against Chievo.

"My team had a drop in concentration and I don't want that to happen again."

With games against Roma, Inter Milan and Juventus awaiting Delio Rossi's side before the season is over, Lazio will have to start to show some consistency if they wish to play in Europe next season.

"We have 10 finals left to play," said Lotito. "I expect my players to realise the importance of every game and to give everything they have."

Opponents Catania go into the encounter at the Stadio Angelo Massimino inspired by their 1-1 draw at in-form Udinese.

The Sicilians have lost just once in their last five games and are 13th in the table with a 10-point gap to the drop zone.

"We are satisfied with what we have done so far this season," said Catania coach Walter Zenga. "At this stage of the campaign, every point counts and you have to work hard to take home a result."

Zenga now hopes his team can end their poor run of results at home this weekend.

"It's important that we start winning at home," he said. "Home advantage will be crucial in the final 10 games of the campaign and the sooner we get back to winning ways, the closer we will be to our aim of maintaining our Serie A status."

The Islanders have lost four of their last five games in Catania but they will be confident of success having beaten Lazio at home in the last two seasons.

The hosts will be without injured trio Takayuki Morimoto, Ezequiel Carboni and Davide Baiocco.

Lazio welcome back goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, who has recovered from a knock.

However, Rossi will be without the services of suspended defender Aleksandar Kolarov and Brazilian midfielder Matuzalem, who is out with a muscular problem.

The visitors will play with Goran Pandev alongside Tommaso Rocchi in attack.

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Lotito : Zarate & Pandev Are Not For Sale...!!

The chief has denied reports linking his premier assets with a move away from the Olimpico...

Lazio president Claudio Lotito has rubbished reports linking Mauro Zarate and Goran Pandev with a move to Fiorentina.

Reports in the Italian press had suggested Viola sporting director Pantaleo Corvino was ready to wheel and deal with the Bianconcelesti for their striking duo. However, Lotito has scoffed at the reports surrounding his players, insisting they are not for sale.

"Zarate and Pandev to Fiorentina? I have never been contacted by the Tuscan club, it's strange that this news is going around," Lotito told Datasport.it.

"Fiorentina have [Alberto] Gilardino and [Adrian] Mutu up front. I think it's just the media creating these stories.

"We have a good relationship with Corvino, and he would have called me if they were interested in my players."

Reports have also claimed coach Delio Rossi's would be given the chop, but Lotito has once again moved in to correct the rumours.

"Lazio have a project with Rossi. He is a great professional, and someone who has given Lazio added value," added the chief.

"Our coach represents the past, present and future."


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[BREAKING NEWS] LOTITO IN JAIL..!!

The chief has been dealt a 24 month jail term for some irregularities with the club's shares in 2005...

Lazio president Claudio Lotito faces a lengthy spell in jail after a court in Milan sentenced him to two years behind bars as a result of some dodgy share dealing.

APCOM reports that the tribunal of Milan has punished Lotito for manipulating the club's shares back in 2005 as well as stopping the Consob watchdog agency from carrying out investigations into his dealings.

Another well know businessman Roberto Mezzaroma has also been sentenced, and he will serve a 20 month jail term. Mezzaroma bought shares in the club back in 2005 and was accused with the same offence.

The public prosecutor had asked for a 20 month sentence for Lotito and a 16 month term for Mezzaroma, but the judges ruled for stronger sentences.

Lotito has not reacted to the outcome of the case, but he told Sky Sport Italia of his 'surprise [at the sentence]'.


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Lazio Are On The Right Track

The Biancocelesti continued their resurgence at the weekend, and the club supremo hopes the team can maintain that form till season's end...

Tuttomercatoweb.com reports that Lazio president Claudio Lotito is very happy after his team obtained another three points by beating Bologna on Sunday.

In particular, Lotito was very pleased to see Argentine forward Mauro Zarate back on the score-sheet, as he bagged a brace to end a lengthy goal-drought amid an excellent performance.

"Zarate unblocked himself and now I'm convinced that also the team will start again with the same rhythm of the start of the season," explained the Biancocelesti president.

"We dominated, this team has great quality and I saw a nice flow in our game. A coherent environment has been created inside the dressing room."

Lazio are now tied in seventh place with Cagliari thanks to their 38 points from 25 games played, six points away from a UEFA Cup spot.



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Claudio Lotito: We Don’t Fear Anyone

The outspoken Aquile chief was relieved to see his side return to winning ways yesterday and is now hopeful they will resume their march in Serie A.

Lazio defeated Bologna 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico to end a seven-game winless run which had seen the Biancocelesti slide to the right-hand side of the Serie A table. This came much to the delight of the top brass in Rome.

“The team rediscovered themselves and I was pleased with the quality of our football,” President Claudio Lotito is quoted as saying by Italian news agency ANSA.

“I hope that our journey, which started in the first half of the tournament, will not be interrupted again. As I have said a few months ago, this team can challenge anyone. What’s important is that these imponderable factors will not show up again.”

Argentine striker Mauro Zarate finally ended his goal drought yesterday, as he netted a brace 75 days after his last goal in the game with Udinese last December.

“He just went through a diffult period and I am happy for him,” grinned Lotito. “We now hope that the worst is behind us and can look forward to our Coppa Italia semifinal tie with Juventus on Tuesday.

“It’s an important test that can turn around our season, but it’s a shame that Zarate will have to sit out a ban.”

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Delio Rossi Wants To Remain As Lazio Coach – President Claudio Lotito

Rossi's contract with Lazio expires this summer but president Lotito insists that his general is likely to remain in charge...

Lazio finally managed to return to winning ways on Sunday, securing a 2-0 win over Lecce. It has been another disappointing campaign for the Roman club, who finished in 12th last season and are currently sitting in bottom half of the Serie A table this term, despite harbouring aspirations of European football.

Some have called for the head of coach Delio Rossi but president Claudio Lotito appears to be satisfied with work of the ex-Atalanta coach, whose contract expires in June.

"We have shown with our actions that we want to continue with him and he has said that he wants to stay,” revealed Lotito to Radio Gol. “Rossi would be violating federal rules by speaking to another club.

"For me he has [always] been the right choice. The [poor] results are due to a number of different factors."

Lazio host Bologna this coming weekend, hopeful of putting together consecutive wins. Meanwhile, Siena boss Marco Giampaolo has been linked with the Biancocelesti hot-seat in the media.


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Claudio Lotito: No Doubts In Delio Rossi Or His Lazio Side

Although the club are on the downward spiral, the president has his eyes fixed firmly upwards...

Lazio president Claudio Lotito is still keeping the faith in his coach and his team, maintaining the belief that they can reverse the club's poor recent run.

The 1-1 draw with Torino on Sunday saw the Biancocelesti slip further away from the European places and their main objective for this season, which is to qualify for the inaugural Europa League.

Nevertheless, the chief has maintained confidence in his side's ability and he has laughed off talk that his coach is in the line of fire.

"Plenty of teams have been doing badly but have been able to come out of it,” Lotito told Il Corriere Dello Sport. “I hope that Lazio can do the same.

"We have put together a team that is capable of competing with everyone. We have to reach our objectives rather than just think about them.

"We have set ourselves a date to talk about things around April. We have not been able to reap anything from our first five games, which doesn't reflect the quality of our team."

A number of reports have spoken of Delio Rossi's days being numbered, however, Lotito doesn't agree.

"I hope we can begin to get the right results because we haven't always been justly rewarded for the efforts we have made on the pitch," added the chief.

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Claudio Lotito Praises ‘Depleted’ Lazio

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Lazio managed to salvage a point last night, as defender Sebastiano Siviglia headed in 15 minutes from time to cancel out Torino winger Ignazio Abate’s strike.

Delio Rossi’s men are in free-fall in Serie A at present, and were hoping to get back to winning ways after losing their last four games on the trot.

“We just failed to convert the chances we created,” Lazio President Claudio Lotito is quoted as saying by news agency ANSA.

“I am not looking for excuses, but I think the result was partly down to the fact that injury and bans severely depleted the squad.

“Moreover, some players came back from international duty on Thursday and they were probably somewhat tired. Otherwise, I feel we could have repeated our previous victories over Toro.”

Lazio had already met the Granata twice this season and came out on top on both occasions, winning 3-1 in Serie A and registering the same result in the Coppa Italia.

“The game did not start well and could have had an even worse finale,” sighed Lotito.

“And we did good in getting back into it after Abate’s goal, which was Toro’s only shot on goal.

“The lads wanted to win at all costs, because they do not accept this position in the table and are mortified.”

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Claudio Lotito: Roma Are Not Stronger Than Lazio

The chief is not letting Lazio's poor season affect his judgement of the team's potential as he eyes a top-four place...

Lazio president Claudio Lotito insists his side are not inferior to bitter city rivals Roma and he is confident of beating the Giallorossi to the all important fourth place finish this season.

The Bianconelesti have been struggling this season, despite a decent start to the campaign. Delio Rossi's men sit in eleventh place in Serie A and they are way off the Champions League places.

Nevertheless, Lotito still harbours hopes his players can show their mettle from now until the end of the season and climb up the table.

"I am not disappointed, the Championship is not over yet," Lotito told Il Corriere Dello Sport.

"I will not say that Lazio are forced to go into the Champions League, but in terms of quality we can aim for a top-four finish.

"I think that if my players gave 100 per cent of their potential then we would be amongst the first placed teams.

"I don't think Roma are stronger than us either, they didn't seem so in the derby. We lost, but that was it, we expressed great football in that match."

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Lazio President Lotito Confirms Rossi Future; Demands Improvement

In an interview that will be made available tomorrow, the Lazio president discussed an array of issues concerning his club at present.

Lazio have been absolutely dreadful in 2009, as they have gone from bad to worse in recent times, and have slipped down to eleventh place in the standings as a result.

This weekend they face Torino in a must win match at home, and so in the lead up to that contest the Lazio president, Claudio Lotito, spent more than two hours behind close doors, as he discussed the current situation of his club with the Corriere dello Sport.

It has been reported that the president is ready to extend the contract of the coach Delio Rossi, whilst he is also close to doing likewise with the club’s hitman Mauro Zarate. As well as this, the plans for a new stadium are coming along nicely, meaning that there are positive things to come for this club in the future.

“Lazio do not deserve to be so low in the standings,” Lotito declared in the interview that will be released tomorrow.

“Unfortunately there have been some injuries and dips in form along thaw way that have affected our results this season.

“For example, this happened against Fiorentina last weekend, when we lost our concentration in the last moments of the match.

“I am confident in a recovery from the team though, as we deserve to be in a higher position in the standings, he added.

“I have never discussed the position of Rossi as coach of this club, and so I can guarantee that he will remain in place.

“As for Zarate, we are taking our time; however we are confident of keeping him.

“And finally our new stadium: it will be futuristic,” Lotito concluded.

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LOTITO: LAZIO, Zarate Will Redeem

Claudio Lotito spoke about the present and the future of the stadium: "The team does not deserve this position, it will resume soon. By April 30 I can redeem the Argentine and I'm dealing with Pandev »

More than two hours in the central editorial office of the Corriere dello Sport - Stadio to tell his Lazio of today and the future of Lazio. The president Claudio Lotito, without brakes, ready to secure the confirmation of Delio Rossi, the redemption of impressive Zarate and a project related to the new stadium the Swiss team and the club. "Lazio does not deserve the current position in the charts, unfortunately accidents and randomness negative, at Firenze we have suffered in the standings. But I am confident in a recovery, the team deserves a top position in the standings. I never discussed the position of Rossi and can guarantee that will remain in place. Zarate? We are dealing, as with Pandev. The stadium? It will be futuristic. Read More..

Coach And Goalkeeper At Fault For Lazio Crisis – President Lotito

The Lazio president has made comments on his club’s current crisis, as well as the number one goalkeeper and the future of the coach.

Lazio’s 1-0 defeat at the hands of Fiorentina at the weekend has sent the Roman club into crisis mode, as they have now lost four successive fixtures in the Serie A.

Their disastrous form of late has seen them slip down to eleventh in the standings, and they are suddenly ten points adrift of the fourth placed Fiorentina, the team that occupy the fourth and final Champions League qualifying position.

In a recent interview with Radio Anch’io Sport, the president of the club Claudio Lotito made some comments regarding the side’s poor form, as well as the number one goal keeper Juan Pablo Carrizo and the future of the coach Delio Rossi.

“We are obviously struggling at present, as we are not getting the results that we deserve, as was shown on the weekend,” Lotito stated in the interview.

“We are in a serious crisis because of our recent results, and it is a period where everything is going wrong for us.

“It is a bad time, and so we just have to stay concentrated and stay as positive as we can, and hopefully we can grab a victory that would change the mentality of the players,” he added.

“I think Rossi has done well to protect Carrizo, as he has been a player that has been the subject of several attacks recently.

“It’s not easy for a player to come to the Serie A and be at his best immediately, as the South American keeper has discovered.

“He just needs some time to adjust himself,” he continued.

“Is Rossi is in danger? There is the desire to replace him, however time will tell what happens,” Lotito concluded.

Lazio will be desperate to rediscover their winning touch this weekend, when they host a struggling Torino side at the Stadio Olimpico in Turin.

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